A Vibrant Kaleidoscope of History, Culture & Modernity.

The capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad is the fifth largest city in India. Hyderabad was founded on the River Musi in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah. This four hundred year old city is noted for its natural beauty, mosques and minarets, bazaars and five star hotels, hills and lakes. Some of the best pubs in South Asia can be found here. A multitude of influences have shaped the character of the city. In many senses, Hyderabad is the meeting ground between North and South India. It is a blend of old-time etiquette & new-world charms, making Hyderabad a unique city of enchantment.

Hyderabad is fondly called the 'City of Pearls', 'City of Nawabs', 'Biryani City' and 'Cyberabad' (Microsoft, Google and Oracle have their India headquarters here) It is an IT-ITES & Biotech hub. Initiatives such as Genome Valley, Fab City and the Nano Technology Park have pride of place. Hyderabad has emerged as a preferred conference venue in India, The city is home to the world's largest film studio, the Ramoji Film City as well as the second largest film industry in India - the Telugu Film Industry or Tollywood. Besides it is a popular sporting destination with many national and international games conducted here. Hyderabad houses many pharmaceuticals companies such as Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Matrix Laboratories, Hetero Drugs, etc

Above all else, Hyderabad is an important seat of learning in India. The city is home to three central universities, two deemed universities, and six state universities. Hyderabad is surrounded by hundreds of engineering colleges, including IIT & BITS campuses. It is home to important government medical institutions and private medical colleges, besides various aviation academies. Hyderabad takes pride in its research institutions IICT, CCMB, NGRI, ICRISAT, DRDO, DRDL & DERL. Hyderabad is popular with outstation students due to its queer mix of traditional values & modern amenities. Easy accommodation and low cost of living are the main attractions. Hyderabad offers various options to suit every budget and every palate.

Like many Indian cities Hyderabad has a tropical climate. There is abundant sunshine and the average winter temperature is about 15-20°C while in summer it ranges between 35-40°C. Hyderabad city avails a number of means of transportation. The city is well-connected to other major cities and states by air, rail and road. The city also constitutes as one of the entry points into mainland India from other countries.

The new Rajiv Gandhi International Airport provides for both domestic and international terminals. The sleek and well-organized airport is one of the best aviation facilities in India. At Secunderabad, the twin-city of Hyderabad, is located the headquarters of the South Central Railway Zone. The Indian Railways has service to Hyderabad from all over India. There are three major railway stations in the city: Nampally, Kacheguda and Secunderabad (with a minor station at Begumpet). Hyderabad also has the benefit of a commuter rail system called the Multi-Modal Transport System (MMTS) which runs 84 services a day; covering 27 stations and transporting 100,000 commuters everyday. The city is further connected by a vast network of roads. The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) provides inner-city and interstate bus services. Apart from this, the services of numerous private road transport operators can also be availed.